Enjoy Japanese Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Hokkaido Style! Yakiimo & Fresh Soft Serve at Sapporo's IMOTERIA GELABO

IMOTERIA GELABO is based on the concept of making surprisingly sweet, meltingly soft yakiimo and rich Hokkaido soft-serve ice cream easier for everyone to enjoy.
The idea for the shop began when staff from the operating company visited Southeast Asia and discovered that Japanese yakiimo were also enjoyed by many people there.
The shop was created out of a desire to let more people experience truly delicious yakiimo, slowly roasted for around three hours.
It also serves soft-serve ice cream made with milk and fresh cream from Hokkaido, drawing on the skills of the gelato artisans at its sister shop, GELATERIA GELABO.
The appeal of IMOTERIA GELABO lies in the chance to casually enjoy both distinctly Japanese yakiimo and Hokkaido dairy products.

Yakiimo and fresh soft-serve ice cream are the stars of IMOTERIA GELABO.
Careful attention goes into everything from ingredient selection to preparation methods in order to bring out the best in each.
Here are three of the shop's key commitments.

Yakiimo and fresh soft-serve ice cream can each be enjoyed on their own, but combining them reveals another kind of deliciousness.

Many visitors to IMOTERIA GELABO come because they already know its sister shop, GELATERIA GELABO, while others discover the shop through posts on Instagram. Some also visit as part of what is known as “sofukatsu,” or soft-serve hopping, enjoying soft-serve ice cream while visiting different shops. On sunny days, the shop is so popular that lines form with people waiting for soft-serve ice cream.
One item you should definitely try is the “fresh soft-serve ice cream,” handmade by a gelato artisan. Drawing on techniques developed through gelato making and a strong commitment to quality ingredients, it has a smooth, rich flavor that sets it apart from ordinary soft-serve ice cream. The fact that it can only be enjoyed here is also part of the appeal.
The yakiimo, or roasted sweet potatoes, featured in the shop’s name are another highlight not to be missed. They are especially popular with yakiimo fans, with some visitors coming specifically for the fragrant, freshly roasted sweet potatoes and others for the fresh soft-serve ice cream. Each is delicious on its own, but when enjoyed together, the simple sweetness of the roasted sweet potato combines with the rich, Hokkaido-style milk flavor to create a taste unique to this shop.
It is a great choice not only for those who want to try yakiimo, a food culture unique to Japan, but also for travelers looking to enjoy delicious dairy-based sweets during a trip to Hokkaido. Stop by while sightseeing or exploring the city and enjoy a treat created from Hokkaido ingredients and the skills of an artisan.

IMOTERIA GELABO is a specialty yakiimo and soft-serve ice cream shop located in central Sapporo.
It is also close to Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade and Nijo Fish Market, making it easy to stop by while sightseeing or exploring Sapporo on foot.
The artisanal feel of the products, each handcrafted by skilled makers, is also reflected in the shop design, creating an open and welcoming atmosphere.
The shop sells 3-Hour Slow-Roasted Yakiimo and Homemade Fresh Soft-Serve Ice Cream, as well as Small Yakiimo Soft Serve, Warm Yakiimo with Cold Fresh Soft-Serve Ice Cream, and dried sweet potato made from Silk Sweet grown in Makkari Village, Hokkaido.
It offers many different ways to enjoy sweet potatoes beyond yakiimo and fresh soft-serve ice cream.

Distinctly Japanese yakiimo with a sweet, dense texture meets rich fresh soft-serve ice cream made with Hokkaido dairy products.
IMOTERIA GELABO is a place where you can enjoy both at the same time.
The yakiimo, roasted for around three hours, and the fresh soft-serve ice cream handcrafted by gelato artisans are delicious on their own, but pairing them as “cold × cold” or “warm × cold” reveals entirely different charms.
When you visit Sapporo, enjoy a unique yakiimo experience that brings together the flavors of Japan and Hokkaido.